Robin M. Lawson, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP

Professor

Adult Health Nursing

Education

DNP, University of South Alabama, 2007
MSN, University of South Alabama (Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner), 1998
BSN, University of South Alabama, 1993

Research Interests

Reducing obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors
Rural and Underserved populations
Advanced Nursing Education

Selected Research and Program Grants (Completed)

Lawson, R. (PI). (2018-2020). BAMA-Care. US Department of Health and Human Services. Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Grant. $1,309,988.
Lawson, R. (PI, Year 3). (2013-2016). Advancing Nursing Education: Interprofessional Collaboration Addressing Multiple Chronic Conditions in Rural Alabama. US Department of Health and Human Services. Advanced Nursing Education Grant. $997,173.
Lawson, R. (PI). (2009-2012). BSN to DNP Accelerated FNP and AACNP with Emergency Specialization. US Department of Health and Human Services. Advanced Nursing Education Grant. $1,126,674.
Hayden, S. & Lawson, R. (co-PI) (2009). Development and Testing of a Communication Coaching Program to Improve Communication. University of South Alabama Dean’s Research Grant. $2,000.
Lawson, R. (PI). (2007). Healthy Choices for Life: A Therapeutic Lifestyle Plan. Zeta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. $1,500.
Lawson, R. (PI). (2007). Healthy Choices for Life: A Therapeutic Lifestyle Plan. University of South Alabama College of Nursing Dean’s Research Grant. $2,000.

Selected Publications

Ofili, M. N. & Lawson, R. M. (2021) The impact of food insecurity screenings and community food resource referrals for patients with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice,13(4) 32-45. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol13/iss4/4/
Imboden, A. & Lawson, R. (2021). Improving breast feeding duration through creation of a breastfeeding-friendly pediatric office. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. https://doi.org/10.1097/jxx.0000000000000521
Prentice, T. C. & Lawson, R. (2020). The impact of an advance care planning intervention for patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure. Heart & Lung, 50(1), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.08.003
Lawson, R. M. (2020). Sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus. The Nursing Clinics of North America, 55(3), 445-456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2020.06.007
Williams, K. A., Lawson, R. M., Perurena, O. H., & Coppin, J. D. (2019). Management of chronic migraine and occipital neuralgia in post 9/11 combat veterans. Military Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usy405
Lawson, R. M. (2018). Mesenteric ischemia. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 30(1), 29-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnc.2017.10.003

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2015). APRN Clinical Training Task Force [Member]. Re-envisioning the Clinical Education of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. [White paper]. http://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/News/White-Papers/APRN-Clinical-Education.pdf?ver=2017-10-18-151801-160.
Lawson, R. (2012). Acute talc inhalation in an infant. Nursing, 42(1), https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000408489.80153.73
Lawson, R. & Pruitt, B. (2011). Issues in Obesity, Part 2, Obesity weighs heavily on lung function. Nursing, 41(11), 42-48. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000406190.80935.84
Dearmon, V., Lawson, R., & Hall, H.R. (2011). Concept mapping a baccalaureate nursing program: A method for success. Journal of Nursing Education, 50(8), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20110817-01
Pruitt, B. & Lawson, R. (2011). Assessing and managing asthma: A global initiative for asthma update. Nursing, 41(5), 46-52. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000396441.43757.92
Pruitt, B. & Lawson, R. (2011). The health impact of oil spills: Lessons learned. Nursing, 41(4), 55-60. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000395210.18732.dc
Lawson, R. (2011). Doctor of nursing practice exemplars (Contributor). In J. Harris, L. Roussel, S. Walters, & C. Dearman (Eds.). Project Planning and Management: A Guide for CNLs, DNPs, and Nurse Executives. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Pruitt, B. & Lawson, R. (2009). What you need to know about venous thromboembolism. Nursing, 39(4), 22-27. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000348409.88817.54
Pruitt, B. & Lawson, R. (2008). Malignant hyperthermia: Watch for clues to avoid a disaster. Nursing Critical Care, 3(6), 32-38. doi: 1097/01.CCN.0000340994.88904.b4
Hill, A., Lawson, R., & Rhodes, R. (2008). Collaborative co-op as a means to expand BSN enrollment & diversity. The Association of Black Nursing Faculty Journal, 19(2), 48-50.

Teaching

Doctor of Nursing Practice Courses
Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Systems
Healthcare Policy and Finance
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Practicum I and II

Honors and Awards

Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama, Leadership and Dedication to Advanced Practice Nursing Award
Daily Nurse – The Pulse of Nursing, Nurse of the Week
Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama, Outstanding State Nurse Practitioner Award
AANP Nurse Practitioner State Award for Excellence in NP Clinical Practice
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Gamma Chapter, President’s Award for Excellence in Award Committee Chair
University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Faculty Teaching Award
University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Faculty Service Award
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Gamma Chapter, President’s Award for Outstanding Service as Secretary